Deputy Security Manager

We are looking for a Deputy Security Manager (Security Operations Co-Ordinator) to join a leading global security provider based in Basildon (SS14).

- Salary £41,700 per annum

- Monday to Friday working 08:00 to 16:00

- Permanent role and working on average 40 hours per week

- Site-Based Role

- Benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform.

As a Deputy Security Manager to the Site Physical Security Manager, you will play a key role in leading the day-to-day security operation, ensuring the protection of people, assets, information, and infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Leading a team of up to 20 colleagues, including Security Officers, Security Compliance Officers, and Front of House personnel, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the site's security function. The great part about this role is that its a varied role that combines operational leadership, physical security, compliance management, and project delivery.

Beyond the day-to-day operation, the Deputy Security Manager will have the opportunity to lead and support a range of security improvement projects alongside working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure security remains effective, compliant, and fit for the future.

Ideally you have previous experience within physical security management, security operations, defence, MOD, government, corporate security, or security contracts management environments. You will have proven experience leading teams, managing security systems, and operating within highly regulated environments.

Due to the nature of this role, enhanced security screening will be required. This will include a five-year UK residential history check, criminal record checks, financial background screening, and verification of employment and references covering the past five years.

Deputy Security Manager: Key responsibilities

- Lead and oversee the day-to-day site security operation

- Manage and develop a team of approximately 15-20 security personnel

- Support and deputise for the Site Physical Security Manager

- Manage physical security, personnel security, and vetting activities

- Oversee security systems including CCTV, Access Control, and Perimeter Detection Systems

- Ensure compliance with government security requirements and industry standards

- Coordinate security audits, inspections, and regulatory visits

- Analyse security performance data and produce management reports

- Manage security incidents, investigations, and risk mitigation activities

- Lead security improvement projects from planning through to implementation

- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies

- Support business continuity and future security planning initiatives

Would also suit: Security Operations Manager, Deputy Security Manager, Physical Security Manager, Security Compliance Manager, Security Contracts Manager, Security Supervisor, Corporate Security Manager, MOD Security Officer, Defence Security Manager, Site Security Manager, Security Team Leader, Security Risk Manager.

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